Madera, CA Cost of Living


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Madera cost of living score
104.4
More expensive
4.4% higher
than the US average
30.4% lower
than the California average
Madera, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.4% higher than the U.S. average and 30.4% higher than the average for California.

Madera, CA

Housing costs in Madera?
A typical home costs $351,300, which is 3.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Madera costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 73.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Madera?
To live comfortably in Madera, California, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Madera?
Madera is located 40 miles north from Fresno with a population estimated at over 64 thousand people. It offers a pleasant quality of life in addition to comparatively low housing costs that help maintain its low cost of living index when compared to other parts of California's Central Valley region. With access to multiple educational institutions and plenty of entertainment options including outdoor activities such as fishing spots along the O' Neals Creek Park or kayaking trips across Millerton Lake makes it ideal spot for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMaderaCaliforniaUnited States
  104.4149.9100.0
  98.9105.1100
  91.598.3100.0
  106.0234.8100.0
  $351,300$733,500$338,100
  112.1%102.4%100.0%
  97.1133.1100.0
  109.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I live here for the pass 4 years and in these years I lived in a fifth wheeler I owned a RV motor home but my dreams of selling it went out the window on the4 morning  More

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I live in Madera, Ca. and it has been listed in Sperling's BestPlaces as having a home medium price of $315,000 and a population of approx. 35,000. As an update to  More

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